GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,448 km
7,114 miles
KSH
Kermanshah
Iran
Distance
11,448 km
7,114 mi / 6,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
58°
east northeast

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GIG KSH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
IATA Code GIG KSH
ICAO Code SBGL OICC
City Rio De Janeiro Kermanshah
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 4,307 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.350000, 47.160000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kermanshah (KSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) in Kermanshah, Iran is 11,448 kilometers (7,114 miles / 6,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:37 in Kermanshah. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,279 feet between the two airports. Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kermanshah (KSH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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